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Post by Seda Navilli on Aug 25, 2005 4:02:34 GMT -5
Well I finally got the courage up to really splurge on myself, and went and bought my dream guitar. I don't know if anyone here is as much of a music freak as me, but I know a few of you strum every now and then so I'll post the specs (bottom of the post) - Its a Maton EBG808, acoustic electric 000 size, all solid wood... and it sounds beautiful, sweet but really punchy tone. Hehe I know Ive lost everyones interest with my spiel, but I cant help it ;D. The money I spent on this guitar is the most I have ever spent on myself... including when I bought my car! I didnt take these pics (still dont have a camera), but my guitar is exactly the same as this one; photobucket.com/albums/v74/1b4unlucky/Maton%20EBG808/ Just had to share my excitement! ;D Maton EBG808
Soundboard AA Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette Herringbone
Inner Binding White/Black/White/Black
Outer Binding Black
Back Solid Blackwood
Sides Solid Blackwood
Neck Queensland Maple
Headstock Blackwood/Keyhole
Fingerboard Rosewood/Dot Inlays
Bridge Rosewood
Finish Satin
Pickup AP5
Pick Guard Black
Machine Heads Grover Chrome Deluxe
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 25, 2005 7:56:29 GMT -5
only an amateur here, but I know a good guitar when I see it.................
very nice!
I play a 20 year old Madiera Guild Classical guitar I recieved as a gift (New) when I graduates HS.
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Post by Cara Drume on Aug 25, 2005 9:59:39 GMT -5
Whoa....NIIIIICE guitar!
I can play a little; a few simple chords that don't require me to tie my fingers in knots. Mine was sort of a 'fruitcake'; nobody wanted it.
It's not a bad instrument. It may not the most expensive one, but it plays just fine. It think it's a Sunlite or something.
First my sister was on a guitar kick, then lost interest in six months. Then my brother took it up. He didn't last long either.
I've been playing (or trying to play) this guitar for about...two years now, and the only thing I really haven't learned to do is tune it.
I know; that's just sad. Playing for two years without learning to tune???
But I'm really happy for you! Hope you have fun playing!
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Post by Bel-Den Shaw on Aug 26, 2005 12:17:58 GMT -5
nice guitar man. i play a 84 dean custom handmade baby z
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Aug 28, 2005 22:59:12 GMT -5
Wow, That's a beauty, was wondering about the Maton, until I remembered that you're from the Outer Rim, I don't play, but know alot of musicians, and really love a good guitar.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Aug 29, 2005 3:38:31 GMT -5
Awesome guitar, Seda! I play my dad's guitar that my mom bought for him in 1955 because he used to sing and strum a broomstick... but he never learned to play, so I adopted it! The sound is full, but quiet and it has f holes instead of a round hole. Made by "harmony", it's a copy of something, I think.... more sentimental value than anything.  |
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Post by lazlototh on Aug 29, 2005 15:46:23 GMT -5
I love guitars so much - a window to my soul - if I could only play better...
I have three - An acoustic given to me by a former co-worker who a musician.
A Kramer Focus
An Epiphone SG Special
They get me along just fine....
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Post by LoreenShadowchaser on Aug 30, 2005 3:24:22 GMT -5
Heh, this thread reminded me of something that I still find kind of funny.
20 years ago, I was dating a guy who played the guitar, his name was Duke Gibson (one of many musically inclined guys I have dated over 30 years {though last year I finally gave up on the idea ever finding the right guy  }, I myself, have been a woodwind player, but I'm out of practice and have no more "chops").
Anyway.......Duke had an acoustic guitar, but he needed a new electric one, because he was joining a new band.
He went to a pawn shop and found a Gibson guitar that was called "The Duke". So Duke Gibson had a Gibson "Duke" guitar! lol 
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 30, 2005 20:17:11 GMT -5
that is amusing..........
I married a bit late (according to my family) at 29 1/2.
I found out that I needed to stop looking for the right woman and start working on being the right man......after that I found the girl of my dreams...and was ready to be her guy.
My family was not only ecstatic, but quite surprized because she was more than I'd hoped for (or they expected)......
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Aug 30, 2005 20:17:29 GMT -5
sorry....I tend to spout unsolicited advice like a leaky faucet....just ignore me.....
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Post by Cara Drume on Aug 30, 2005 20:30:18 GMT -5
Here's a surprise...I've never dated at all. Plenty of crushes, but only two guys ever returned my feelings. One turned out ot be a creep, and the other was shipped off to boot camp and I haven't heard from him since.
From what I've heard, I'm not missing anything. I'd rather be single my whole life than have my heart broken over and over.
Just kind of a grouch about guys right now...sorry...
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 8, 2005 23:24:07 GMT -5
Never married or intended to be, but have been seeing the same guy since I was 15, for 33 years, I've always figured, it works just fine the way it is, but maybe someday I'll say yes, I doubt it!
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}, I myself, have been a woodwind player, but I'm out of practice and have no more "chops").